Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Donna J. Jones, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 14, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
This program sees to it that kids get that needed coat or toy
CELINA - Multiple local law enforcement agencies converged on Walmart Saturday morning to carry out a mission of goodwill, as officers partnered with children from throughout Mercer County to select Christmas gifts. [More]
Fort Loramie defeats Minster in battle of unbeatens
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Two of the dominant small-school girls basketball programs in the area held their annual regular season match on Saturday as Minster made the short trip south on State Route 66 to face last season's Division IV state champions Fort Loramie.
